confectioners' sugar

noun

: a refined finely powdered sugar

Examples of confectioners' sugar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It could also be garnished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar, sprinkling of toasted pecans, walnuts, or almonds, or a few leaves of fresh mint or thyme for a pop of color. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 June 2024 The whole thing is brushed with butter and dusted with confectioners' sugar. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 Let cool slightly, then dust generously with confectioners' sugar. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2023 Drizzle with additional maple syrup, or top with a dusting of confectioners' sugar for a decadent addition to your brunch table. Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for confectioners' sugar 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of confectioners' sugar was circa 1889

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“Confectioners' sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectioners%27%20sugar. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

confectioners' sugar

noun
: finely powdered sugar
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